Field Trip & Program Requests

School Programs

Request A Program For Your Group Or Classroom

Let us supplement your science, history and geography curriculum with one of our free programs. Whether a classroom visit or a field trip, we can tailor our programs to enhance a variety of curriculum topics and meet a number of state and district standards for science, history and geography. These programs are also open to homeschool groups of eight or more.

Agricultural Heritage Center

Take a guided tour of the Lohr/McIntosh Farm and experience early 1900s farm life first-hand. Exhibits include live animals, a fully furnished 1909 farmhouse, and interactive displays about farming. After a guided tour, stay to enjoy lunch on our picnic grounds. Teachers can choose to add on one of several prepared natural history lessons at nearby McIntosh Lake.

Living Map

A large floor map of Boulder County that can be used in your classroom for hands-on exploration of a variety of topics such as geology, landforms, life zones, habitats, water resources, and plants and animals of our area.

Walker Ranch School Days

A field trip geared toward 3rd and 4th grade classes who are studying local and state history, we offer hands-on programs at Walker Ranch to explore the lives of the pioneers who settled there. Students try their hands at churning butter and doing laundry on the washboard, and compare and contrast ranch life in the late 1800s to life today.

Nature & History Programs

Request A Program For Your Group Or Club

Trained volunteer naturalists and cultural history interpreters will take your group on a journey exploring the topic of your choice. Outdoor programs are offered at many open space locations and historical sites. Indoor programs can be held at a location in the county that is convenient to you. Programs are offered year-round, usually run from one to three hours and are free of charge.

History Programs

Native Americans

Look at artifacts to learn more about Native American life. Contact Sheryl Kippen at 303-776-8848.

Pretty Is

How did the pioneers keep clean, tidy, and smelling good in an age before running water, electricity, and all the store bought cosmetics and gadgets of today? Contact Sheryl Kippen at 303-776-8848.

One Room School

What was it like going to a one room schoolhouse with kindergartners through eighth graders in the same room and just one teacher who was also the principal, janitor, and school nurse? Contact Sheryl Kippen at 303-776-8848.

Mining

Peek into the lives of hard rock miners. Contact Sheryl Kippen at 303-776-8848.

Are programs only for schools?

For what age groups are programs appropriate?

How large a group can I bring on a field trip to an open space property?

Generally, about 60 people or two school classes can be accommodated at Walker Ranch.
The Agriculture Heritage Center can accommodate up to 3 classes.

Do programs align with Colorado's State Academic Standards?

Yes, our programs are aligned with a number of the grade level expectations for Life Science, Earth Science, History and Geography standards. We can provide more specific information about alignments to certain programs upon request.

Is funding available to help with transportation costs?

How far in advance must I sign up?

We ask that you schedule programs at least 4 weeks in advance. Reservations are taken up to a year in advance.

Are programs offered in Spanish?

We have a few naturalists with Spanish language skills – with advance notice we can plan a bilingual English-Spanish program.

May I bring students with special needs?

We welcome children with special needs to our programs, but need advance notice to be adequately prepared. You must bring an aide or assistant who is familiar with the children. When you register, we can discuss with you any special preparations or limitations.